Suckley family photo album

CALLER-TIMES FILE This April 9, 1993, Caller-Times article written by Dan Calderon details Kathleen Suckley’s killing. The original clipping has Kathleen’s name printed on it, to file within the newspaper’s internal archive.

Contributed photo Kathleen Suckley holds her newborn son Dakota, or Kody, as her mother, Betty Schleisher, prepares to take a photograph. Kody was just 1 when Kathleen, a California native, was stabbed 40 times and killed in Corpus Christi.

Contributed photo Dutch Suckley was a mechanic in the Air Force, serving for about three years. He was later medically retired for some mental health problems, his official military records state.

Contributed photo Dutch Suckley was living with his honorary godmother Lisa Dorrin at the time of his April 24 death. Lisa helped Dutch start a T-shirt company called Make Money Meaningless. One of his designs is featured in this undated photo.

Contributed photo Lisa Dorrin (left) and a 9-month-pregnant Kathleen Suckley and Dutch Suckley enjoy a day on the beach in Southern California where both women lived. After Kody was born, Kathleen left her dear friend and moved her family to Texas, where she lived with husband Nat for less than a year before Kathleen was killed.

Contributed photo Dutch Suckley joined the Air Force after struggling with his grades his senior year in high school. He shows a family member how underwear is rolled in the military.

Contributed photo Betty Schleisher (not pictured) said her daughter, Kathleen, (right) had a short courtship with Nat Suckley before the pair were married. Betty described it as an instant attraction and a mutual desire to settle down and start a family. After having two sons, the California natives relocated to Corpus Christi.

Contributed photo Dutch Suckley, sporting a cartoon toy and a cartoon shirt with his name on it as a toddler. He and Fred Flintstone master their peace signs.

Contributed photo This undated photo of the Suckley family in overalls came shortly before the arrival of the couple’s youngest, Dakota, or Kody.

Contributed photo After Kathleen Suckley’s homicide, one neighbor told the Caller-Times that the tall, blonde-haired beauty looked like the epitome of a gorgeous California girl, but her looks were only trumped by the goodness in her heart.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Kathleen Suckley with Dutch and Nat Suckley, just a few years before Kathleen was killed.$RETURN$$RETURN$

Contributed photo Dutch Suckley and his younger brother, Kody, play outside their home on Meandering Lane in Corpus Christi. Their mother, Kathleen, later was brutally murdered in the home.

Contributed photo Kathleen Suckley with her son, Dutch in an undated photo. Kathleen was naturally athletic and worked at a fitness studio at the time of her death.

Contributed photo Dutch Suckley visits with family shortly after joining the Air Force.

CALLER-TIMES FILE This April 10, 1993, Caller-Times article written by Anna Tinsley explains the details of Kathleen Suckley’s killing. The original clipping has Kathleen’s name printed on it to file within the newspaper’s internal archive.

CALLER-TIMES FILE This April 17, 1993, Caller-Times article written by Dan Calderon explains the details of Kathleen Suckley’s killing. The original clipping has Kathleen’s name printed on it to file within the newspaper’s internal archive.

Contributed photo Dutch (from left) and Dakota “Kody” Suckley visit with family on a trip to San Antonio after Dutch was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base. Kody now is stationed at Lackland. Family says because Kody was just 1 at the time of his mother’s killing, he didn’t suffer as much of a mental and emotional blow as Dutch who could comprehend and likely witnessed what happened to his mom.